Baker Mayfield Fantasy Football Week 8 Scouting Report

Baker Mayfield
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, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Age: 29
Weight: 215 lbs
Height: 6' 1"
College: Oklahoma

ADP: 148
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	PaYds	PaTD	Int	RuYds
162.2	1859	18	7	158

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by Bill Riccette

· Oct 18 · 1:00 PM EDT

TB QB Baker Mayfield - Week 7 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 7 vs. Baltimore Ravens

Baker Mayfield posted his second 300-yard game in the last three and has three straight games with at least two passing touchdowns. He had four in last week's blowout of the Saints. This week, he gets the Ravens, who rank 31st in passing yards allowed per game at about 275. Mayfield has also been getting good protection up front, only being sacked four times total in the last three games following the seven-sack outing in Week 3 against the Broncos. A favorable matchup again has Mayfield as a solid QB1 for this week.

by Bill Riccette

· Oct 12 · 11:55 PM EDT

TB QB Baker Mayfield - Week 6 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 6 at New Orleans Saints

Despite only throwing for 180 yards, Baker Mayfield posted another solid fantasy day thanks to three touchdowns. He completed almost 80% of his passes, but the defense couldn't stop Atlanta as the Bucs lost in Week 5. Now they head to New Orleans to face the Derek Carr-less Saints and a defense that ranks 24th in the league in passing yards allowed per game. Mayfield fared well against the Saints last season, averaging about 270 passing yards with five touchdowns and three interceptions. Mayfield is very much in the conversation as a starting fantasy quarterback for Week 6.

by Bill Riccette

· Oct 03 · 1:37 PM EDT

TB QB Baker Mayfield - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 at Atlanta Falcons

It had to feel nice for Baker Mayfield to only be sacked twice against the Eagles as opposed to seven times against the Broncos. Mayfield also had his first 300-yard passing day, going for 347 against Philly with two touchdowns in a 33-16 win. This week, he faces a Falcons defense that is once again struggling to generate pass rush, even with the addition of Matt Judon. The Falcons have the lowest pressure rate in the NFL at just 22.4%. The Bucs seem to be getting better on offense and Mayfield has creeped into fantasy QB1 territory. Even on a short week, it's a good matchup for Mayfield and the offense.

by Bill Riccette

· Sep 29 · 9:36 AM EDT

TB QB Baker Mayfield - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 vs. Philadelphia Eagles

After coming out hot out of the gate with 289 yards and four touchdowns in Week 1, Baker Mayfield has thrown for under 200 yards, one touchdown and one interception over the last two weeks against the Lions and Broncos. He faces an Eagles defense this week that cooled off the early surge of the Saints in Week 3. He's also coming off being sacked seven times by the Broncos and is being sacked at the highest rate in the league. On the other hand, the Eagles have struggled getting a consistent pass rush through three weeks. Mayfield checks in as a higher-end QB2 for Week 4.

by Bill Riccette

· Sep 22 · 11:19 AM EDT

TB QB Baker Mayfield - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 vs. Denver Broncos

Baker Mayfield overcame a quiet passing day (185 yards, one touchdown) and being sacked five times to lead the Buccaneers to a road win in Detroit. He did salvage a nice fantasy day with a rushing touchdown in the win. This week, he gets the Broncos. He’ll have to deal with cornerback Patrick Surtain II who will cause problems, but overall, this Buccaneers offense looks like it’s going to be buzzing this season. Mayfield remains right in the mix to be a fantasy starter.

by Bill Riccette

· Sep 15 · 9:43 AM EDT

TB QB Baker Mayfield - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 at Detroit Lions

Even with a new offensive coordinator (Liam Coen), the Buccaneers offense continues to buzz. Baker Mayfield threw for 289 yards on 24/30 passing with four touchdowns in Week 1 against the Commanders. He now gets the Lions, a team Mayfield had 349 yards and three touchdowns against in the NFC Divisional last season. In a game that has one of the highest, if not the highest, over/unders among Week 2 games, it looks like a good bet that Mayfield will continue his hot start. Mayfield is a borderline QB1 option this week.

by Bill Riccette

· Aug 01 · 9:00 AM EDT

TB QB Baker Mayfield - 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

After bouncing around a few teams in such a short time, Mayfield has at least found a steady home for now in Tampa Bay. Mayfield actually finished in the top ten in fantasy last season after throwing for 4,044 yards and 28 touchdowns. Dave Canales really helped revitalize Mayfield's passing game. Having Mike Evans and Chris Godwin helps quite a bit as well.

Fantasy Downside

Oh yeah, that Canales guy? He's now the head coach of the Carolina Panthers. That said, the Bucs did bring in former Kentucky HC and Rams OC Liam Coen to run the offense. And while Mayfield was a top-10 overall fantasy quarterback, he was 19th in points per game. He also isn't much of a productive fantasy runner (just 163 rushing yards in 2023).

2024 Bottom Line

Overall, Mayfield should be viewed as a QB2 but will have weeks with QB1 outputs as the Bucs should continue to do well through the air. Having Evans and Godwin to throw to is a nice asset to have and the offensive line should be improved after adding Graham Barton to the interior. The Bucs struggled in the middle of the line, particularly at center.